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let us send a strong message of hope, a fundamental hope. let us keep our promise. >> we'll be speaking to our correspondent at the u.n. in a few minutes' time. the main newspaper in juarez, mexico has appealed to to the drugs gangs following a murder. the front page editorial refers to them as the de facto authorities and asked them what news it should publish or stop publishing to avoid its staff being attacked. times are still hard for many americans in the wake of the financial crisis. speaking at a meeting on american tv, president obama said it was going to take more time than expected to solve an economic problem that had taken years to develop. officials in northern india say more than 60 people have died in flooding and landslides in the past two days after heavy monsoon rains. thousands of people in the worst affected districts have been forced to leave their homes. some rivers have burst their banks, houses being crushed by falling rocks. the iraqi national museum has found more than 600 missing ancient artifacts in a storeroom in
let us send a strong message of hope, a fundamental hope. let us keep our promise. >> we'll be speaking to our correspondent at the u.n. in a few minutes' time. the main newspaper in juarez, mexico has appealed to to the drugs gangs following a murder. the front page editorial refers to them as the de facto authorities and asked them what news it should publish or stop publishing to avoid its staff being attacked. times are still hard for many americans in the wake of the financial...
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thanks to you for being with us. do stay with us if you can on "bbc world news." more to come. the hudson bay and mineral riches beneath the polar ice cap. first though, that booming chinese economy is having an unwelcome side effects. one generation ago, hardly anyone was overweight, and now, nearly one in two is overweight. we have this report. >> this is a 12-year-old. he is obese, weighing 40 kilograms more than he should. he has been sent to this clinic to lose weight. there are traditional chinese treatments of massage and acupuncture. like many in china, -- some say these children are spoiled, -- he says he does not do anything around the home. he just enjoys himself. the family's youngest member could once eat whatever he likes, sometimes two helpings, but now, he is on a strict diet of fruit and vegetables. across china, helping people to lose weight. it is a strict regime of exercise, healthy eating, and medical treatments. being overweight is not just a problem for the people here. it is also a problem for society at large. if you're overweight, you are more likely t
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a parrot has been detained after a drug gang used the bird as a lookout. he was trained to screech run during drug raids. the bird has barely stopped talking since his arrest. you can find that story and much more online at bbc.com. you can see what we are working on on our facebook page. coming up, more success stories from the world of commerce. >> funding was made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation, and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> i'm julia stiles. >> i'm kevin bacon. >> i'm kim cattrall. >> hi, i'm ken burns. >> i'm lili taylor. >> i'm henry louis gates, jr., and public broadcasting is my source for news about the world. >> for intelligent conversation. >> for election coverage you can count on. >> for conversations beyond the sound bites. >> a commitment to journalism. >> for deciding who to vot
a parrot has been detained after a drug gang used the bird as a lookout. he was trained to screech run during drug raids. the bird has barely stopped talking since his arrest. you can find that story and much more online at bbc.com. you can see what we are working on on our facebook page. coming up, more success stories from the world of commerce. >> funding was made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, the john d. and...
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the pope expressed his deep respect for britain and his willingness -- his wanting to be here among us. that is the true voice of the pope. it is his own boys. >> the timing of the commons will be uncomfortable for pope benedict, head of an already sensitive visits. the couple be anxious to get this episode behind him. bbc news at the vatican. >> the u.s. middle east envoy, george mitchell, has said the leaders of israel and the palestinians are making progress on the issue of settlement building. mr. mitchell was speaking following a second day of direct peace talks between the israeli prime minister and the palestinian president. negotiators from both sides will meet for further talks next week. the bbc reports from jerusalem. >> and endless day of talks in jerusalem. there have been so many in the past. peace is still nowhere to be seen but the americans are not giving up. hillary clinton lead meeting after meeting with israeli and palestinian leaders, preparing the ground for the last session of the day. benjamin netanyahu gritted abbas at his official residence. first time abbas's
the pope expressed his deep respect for britain and his willingness -- his wanting to be here among us. that is the true voice of the pope. it is his own boys. >> the timing of the commons will be uncomfortable for pope benedict, head of an already sensitive visits. the couple be anxious to get this episode behind him. bbc news at the vatican. >> the u.s. middle east envoy, george mitchell, has said the leaders of israel and the palestinians are making progress on the issue of...
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. >> the families that used to live here had homes, lively goods, and a community. it was all swept away. it is an indication of how desperate people are here that every time we saw a car here, there were surrounded by people affected by the floods. weeks after the disaster struck here, most are dependent on handouts and have no means of helping themselves. >> at least someone got something. by the government. with the local officials. that is what i can honestly tell you, nobody has died of starvation. >> but it is not all going to be as smooth as the government says. there is not enough aid to go around. this area as soon descend into chaos. frustrated flood victims tired of waiting for food take matters into their own hands, as dozens stormed the aid trucks. the situation becomes more dangerous as authorities try to get the vehicle away from the crowd. in an extraordinary scene, the truck drives away, filled with people still clinging on trying to get rations. it has illustrated the pitiful plight of some many across the nation. bbc news. >> pakistan's biggest ci
. >> the families that used to live here had homes, lively goods, and a community. it was all swept away. it is an indication of how desperate people are here that every time we saw a car here, there were surrounded by people affected by the floods. weeks after the disaster struck here, most are dependent on handouts and have no means of helping themselves. >> at least someone got something. by the government. with the local officials. that is what i can honestly tell you, nobody...
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this has been followed by many of us around the world. today, the chilean president said that he hoped that they would be freed by november. >> night and day in the desert, families keep up their vigil waiting and watching as rescue teams to drill around the clock to create the shaft which should mean escape for the miners' almost half a mile below. no one has ever been trapped underground as long as these 33 men. they have endured 33 weeks without a light, fresh air, or freedom. it took 17 days after the mine collapsed just to find them. since then, they have been given everything possible to squeeze down the supply tubes. this mother finds the waiting almost unbearable. >> it would be 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning and i was praying. this is very frustrating. to me, this is not over. >> what progress has there been to rescue the men since they were discovered? the miners are trap almost half a mile down and a shaft is being drilled. the first is down 1,300 feet already. at second, 364 feet down when it down any much shorter time. the third
this has been followed by many of us around the world. today, the chilean president said that he hoped that they would be freed by november. >> night and day in the desert, families keep up their vigil waiting and watching as rescue teams to drill around the clock to create the shaft which should mean escape for the miners' almost half a mile below. no one has ever been trapped underground as long as these 33 men. they have endured 33 weeks without a light, fresh air, or freedom. it took...
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being with us on bbc world news. foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> there is one stage that is the met and turning heehaw -- carnegie hall. it is the kennedy center and a club in austin. it is closer than any seat in the house, no matter where you call home. pbs, the great american stage that fits in every living room. your support of pbs brings the arts home. doctor mights you can. thank yo. >> what's happened? >> i've called a>> dr. harvey t. >> what's happened? >> i've called a>> dr. harvey t. well, he was.
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a larger shaft will then be created using a bit of kit. the tons of debris falling back down the mine will have to be cleared away by the trapped miners. finally, the miners will be lifted up one by one. nasa has come to give it rescuers their advice. >> what we want to avoid is any kind of situation of hopelessness on the part of the miners. and all the interaction so far, trying to provide them with food and water in contact with families is trying to work towards getting their spirits up. >> proper -- copper mining is out chile makes money. the price has risen in recent years. that means that mines in this region have reopened. this mine was closed in 2007 because of accidents, but it was allowed to start up again a year later. and that's worries these minors. -- miners. he has worked in the minds since 1967. >> the most experienced miners knew the accident would happen. we warned the company about it. no one listened to us. asked mine's owners have for forgiveness. the families waiting outside in -- for the families waiting outside the
a larger shaft will then be created using a bit of kit. the tons of debris falling back down the mine will have to be cleared away by the trapped miners. finally, the miners will be lifted up one by one. nasa has come to give it rescuers their advice. >> what we want to avoid is any kind of situation of hopelessness on the part of the miners. and all the interaction so far, trying to provide them with food and water in contact with families is trying to work towards getting their spirits...
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bbc news, vienna. >> thank you for being with us. still to come -- malaysia's baby hatch. >> the caretaker will then -- will then come down to take the baby. >> will be new innovation save babies or encourage mothers to give them not? -- give them up? >> first though, a team of explorers and scientists will soon set out for what they hope will be the fastest land crossing of antarctica. they will test new equipment designed to reduce the environmental impact of missions to the south pole. >> it is not a car. it is not a plane. but it is an new contraption of british expedition is hoping to use to cross into arctic up. >> of course, you can. absolutely. >> it runs on bio-ethanol. it can run at 80 kilometers an hour. but there are extreme dangers ahead. are 1me of the crevasses kilometer deep. >> with them, two monster trucks that will carry the equipment for the journey. >> we're looking at how we can reduce the overall impact of the expeditions like this in the future. >> unfortunately, i cannot go to antarctica, but i have been offe
bbc news, vienna. >> thank you for being with us. still to come -- malaysia's baby hatch. >> the caretaker will then -- will then come down to take the baby. >> will be new innovation save babies or encourage mothers to give them not? -- give them up? >> first though, a team of explorers and scientists will soon set out for what they hope will be the fastest land crossing of antarctica. they will test new equipment designed to reduce the environmental impact of missions...
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thanks for being with us. possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, the john d. and catherine t.and union bank. and seamens. >> summer in america, there's a doctor that can peer into the future. and there's the can access every patient's past. because the whole hospital is working together, there is a family can breathe easy right now. somewhere in america, we've already answered some of the nation's toughest health care...
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they used the use nets to protect the vineyards, but that was impractical and expensive. so six years ago, they turned to birds of prey and it worked. now is moment the falcons are most needed, because the grapes are at their tastiest. >> it's a period exactly when the grapes take on the sugar and a moment when there's less acidity. they're more tasty to these little birds who want to eat them. >> any day now, it's harvest time in champaign. not until then can these vigilanties of the vine relax their eagle eye. >> one of the greatest roman treasures to be unearthed in britain in recent years is to be auctioned at christies in london. it was found in northwest england and thought to be worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. but as david reports, a campaign has been launched to prevent its sale to a foreign collector. >> this face, those eyes, beaten out of bronze 1,900 years ago, were made to impress. all these years later, it's lost none of its impact. >> i just couldn't believe what i was saying. it was just extraordinary, that the face had survived in such extraordinar
they used the use nets to protect the vineyards, but that was impractical and expensive. so six years ago, they turned to birds of prey and it worked. now is moment the falcons are most needed, because the grapes are at their tastiest. >> it's a period exactly when the grapes take on the sugar and a moment when there's less acidity. they're more tasty to these little birds who want to eat them. >> any day now, it's harvest time in champaign. not until then can these vigilanties of...
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police used to stop this kind of thing. now they let it happen. >> the way north korea operates, there will be a stable transition and will take a longer period of time rather than 1 or 2 years. >> there's o one immensly play. china. they want north korea to reform itself but they don't think that the military are capable of doing that. >> so in that closed mysterious country, the emergence of the dear leader, could mean change is on its way for the family business. >> a great editor kim jong-ils son is in power. >> it's still a crime to discuss the family in public. yet here we are in the space of two days. this unknown political novice is given the rank of a 4-star general will and told elected to two very senior workers party positions. it's confirmation. it will certain be seen that he's his father's closen successor. >> but we still don't know much about him. >> north korean's will know nothing. he's thought to have spent a number of years in an international school in switzerland. that will make him a more internation
police used to stop this kind of thing. now they let it happen. >> the way north korea operates, there will be a stable transition and will take a longer period of time rather than 1 or 2 years. >> there's o one immensly play. china. they want north korea to reform itself but they don't think that the military are capable of doing that. >> so in that closed mysterious country, the emergence of the dear leader, could mean change is on its way for the family business. >> a...
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there heroic grass-roots efforts show the cooperation that is possible and should inspire us all. in addition, these are two leaders who, i believe, want peace. both sides have indicated these negotiations can be completed within one year. as i told each of them today, this moment of opportunity may not seem to come again. they cannot afford to let it slip away. now is the time for leaders of courage and vision to deliver the peace there people deserve. >> united states has marked a formal and u.s. combat role in iraq after seven years, which toppled saddam hussein and produce free elections, although no agreement on a government. president obama has said the u.s. paid a huge price to put its future -- to put iraq's future in its people's hands. we have this. >> live from the white house, the president who never supported the war declared its end. >> in announcing that the american combat mission in iraq has ended. operation iraqi freedom is over. the iraqi people now have the responsibility for the security of their country. >> more than 4400 american dead, the cost of overt $7 b
there heroic grass-roots efforts show the cooperation that is possible and should inspire us all. in addition, these are two leaders who, i believe, want peace. both sides have indicated these negotiations can be completed within one year. as i told each of them today, this moment of opportunity may not seem to come again. they cannot afford to let it slip away. now is the time for leaders of courage and vision to deliver the peace there people deserve. >> united states has marked a...
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and the help hasn't been fully used. but today's comments are a huge embarrassment to an embattled president, sarkozy, now he stands as playing the tough cop. so far, he has not responded to today's attack. although the french foreign ministry said. it was astonished by the comments. >> if president sarkozy was that back down. he would be humiliated. >> gavin hewitt, "bbc world news," paris. >> benjamin netanyahu has begun serious discussions with their peoples. >> that accords to george mitchell. summing up a day of egyptian talks. >> shaman sheik or endless peace talks. with the tourists oblivious to the talks, hillary clinton was there in person to persuade and cajole as the united states fights to keep up the momentum. she's eager to talk up the propects and the american piece. george mitchell shared his thoughts. >> we share our goal of a just, lasting and secure peace. >> the sticking point is the issue of settlements. the palestinians are ready to walk away from the talks. israely netanyahu has been pressed to not
and the help hasn't been fully used. but today's comments are a huge embarrassment to an embattled president, sarkozy, now he stands as playing the tough cop. so far, he has not responded to today's attack. although the french foreign ministry said. it was astonished by the comments. >> if president sarkozy was that back down. he would be humiliated. >> gavin hewitt, "bbc world news," paris. >> benjamin netanyahu has begun serious discussions with their peoples....
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bbc news. >> stay with us, if you can, and "bbc world news." still to come -- how indoor air pollution aspects the world's poor. -- affects the world's poor. first though, in many parts of the u.s., 15-year-old can legally drive. in britain, they have to be 17. but what if the newly-qualified were banned from roads at night? chris butler reports. >> after you pass your test, you have to deal with the road. >> it can potentially kill somebody. it is very serious. these young drivers ignore that fact. >> there are claims that many are not properly prepared, even for things like driving in the dark. to combat that, researchers think the driving ban should be considered for teenagers, along with stopping them from carrying on passengers. >> i think the old adage is, what if this happens to me? >> they believe that this would be unworkable. tony davidson's son was killed in an accident. >> they would not be able to carry any of their peers in their car. no one goes out with the intention of injuring or killing themselves, but that is what they are d
bbc news. >> stay with us, if you can, and "bbc world news." still to come -- how indoor air pollution aspects the world's poor. -- affects the world's poor. first though, in many parts of the u.s., 15-year-old can legally drive. in britain, they have to be 17. but what if the newly-qualified were banned from roads at night? chris butler reports. >> after you pass your test, you have to deal with the road. >> it can potentially kill somebody. it is very serious....
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kim john hill has made us lose our homes and suffered. what will happen to north korea under his son? >> manion share her feelings, asking if a man in his 20's can lead north korea. will the regime collapsed? would mean simply more misery for the people? >> 122 people have been hurt quickly after a spectator stand collapsed at a car race in brazil. it is thought at least 500 people were sitting on the structure. authorities are looking into the accident. reports are coming from delhi of a foot bridge collapsing near the main commonwealth games stadium in the city. the facilities were due to open in just two weeks time, athletes accommodations were called unsafe and unfit. there are concerns that countries could pull out of the games. >> there is the commonwealth games village, meant to house the athletes coming in a couple of days. we are only allowed to go this far, but some of the advance teams said that they are shocked at the conditions they found. apartments are still not ready, plumbing and wiring not completed, described is not cle
kim john hill has made us lose our homes and suffered. what will happen to north korea under his son? >> manion share her feelings, asking if a man in his 20's can lead north korea. will the regime collapsed? would mean simply more misery for the people? >> 122 people have been hurt quickly after a spectator stand collapsed at a car race in brazil. it is thought at least 500 people were sitting on the structure. authorities are looking into the accident. reports are coming from...
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police used to stop this kind of thing. now they let it happen. >> it signals there will be a very stable transition. and in north korea. it will take longer than one or three years. >> there is one other important player behind the scenes today, and that is china. china may be worried that north korea will inflow of with incalculable consequences for the in -- will in flowed with incalculable consequences for the entire region so, it is that closed mysterious country across the river -- it could mean that changes on the way for the family business. >> john since then, our world affairs editor there. at least seven people are confirmed killed. the rain collapsed a hillside, burying people in their homes as they slept. rescue workers have been struggling to reach the scene. 30 died in a mudslide in colombia. emergency services say the scale of the slide has made it rescue difficult across the country. 74 died in recent heavy rains. an egyptian court has reduced the sentence on a billionaire accused of killing a lebanese pers
police used to stop this kind of thing. now they let it happen. >> it signals there will be a very stable transition. and in north korea. it will take longer than one or three years. >> there is one other important player behind the scenes today, and that is china. china may be worried that north korea will inflow of with incalculable consequences for the in -- will in flowed with incalculable consequences for the entire region so, it is that closed mysterious country across the...
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it is still used in our country, around europe. it is definitely -- >> the technology does have its problems. no wind, no power. it may seem obvious. it is always -- it is also heavily subsidized, which means everyone's bills will go up. this is just the start. this is the biggest so far, but it is tiny compared to what is coming. bbc news, of the kent coast. >> now for many it will sound more like a holiday in hell rather than an opportunity to get away from it all. tourism is being promoted in iraq. iraq fought desperately needs the income. " when a holiday there be like? gabriel doubt -- gabriel gatehouse has been finding out. >> this is iraq, but not the iraq we know from our television screens. not the iraq of shock and fall, the daily suicide bombings. in the north, it is separate from baghdad. it is mountainous rather than arid. there are people here if you want to turn this part of kurdistan into a haven for tourism. this is what they hope will deliver the punters. >> left side, left side. [unintelligible] >> mike crane is
it is still used in our country, around europe. it is definitely -- >> the technology does have its problems. no wind, no power. it may seem obvious. it is always -- it is also heavily subsidized, which means everyone's bills will go up. this is just the start. this is the biggest so far, but it is tiny compared to what is coming. bbc news, of the kent coast. >> now for many it will sound more like a holiday in hell rather than an opportunity to get away from it all. tourism is...
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stay with us on bbc world news. still become, britain has announced a replacement for the armored vehicle that others call a mobile copy. first, the chinese prime minister is threatening further action against japan unless they release the chinese see captain earlier this month. >> the chinese premier arrived in new york to the usual the dramatic courtesy. the dispute over the detention of a sea captain was on his agenda. speaking publicly about the issue, he threatened further action. the japanese government said they were happy to talk. >> i have not confirmed how he said what he said, but if he threatened us we would need hired dialogue as soon as possible. >> japan maintained that they collided with patrols for it -- patrol ships. last weekend a court extended his detention for 10 days. both countries claimed the island in the china sea. china has already suspended senior government context, authorities allowed for this protest outside the embassy in beijing. called extreme nationalism, analysts found more behin
stay with us on bbc world news. still become, britain has announced a replacement for the armored vehicle that others call a mobile copy. first, the chinese prime minister is threatening further action against japan unless they release the chinese see captain earlier this month. >> the chinese premier arrived in new york to the usual the dramatic courtesy. the dispute over the detention of a sea captain was on his agenda. speaking publicly about the issue, he threatened further action....
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jane draper, bbc news. >> good to have you with us on "bbc world news." stay with us, if you can. still to come -- how indoor pollution affects the world support. poor. first though, in many parts of the u.s., 15-year-old can legally drive. in britain, you have to be 17. but there are suggestions that there could be changes if the young were banned from the roads at night. >> they say you only really learn to drive after you pass your test. >> that could potentially kill somebody. these young drivers tend to ignore that fact. looking at the road. >> there are claims that many are not properly prepared, even for things like driving in the dark. to combat that, researchers at cardiff university have suggested and nighttime driving band, along with a total alcohol ban and stopping them from carrying young passengers. >> it will not happen to me. >> while campaigners support some of the proposals, they believe others would be unworkable. tony david said's son was killed. >> it would not be able to carry any of their peers in the car. peer pressure becomes involved. no one goes out wit
jane draper, bbc news. >> good to have you with us on "bbc world news." stay with us, if you can. still to come -- how indoor pollution affects the world support. poor. first though, in many parts of the u.s., 15-year-old can legally drive. in britain, you have to be 17. but there are suggestions that there could be changes if the young were banned from the roads at night. >> they say you only really learn to drive after you pass your test. >> that could potentially...
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let us send a strong message of hope, of fundamental hope. let us keep our promise. >> i asked our u.n. correspondent which of the eight goals were on track. for example, cutting poverty by half by 2015. >> that is largely because of very big economic growth in china and india which has raised worldwide figures. one of the other goals on target is to increase the number of people with access to clean drinking water. that is not the case for people with access to clean sanitation. that has fallen far behind. there has been quite a lot of progress made in prevention of aids and malaria, getting children to primary schools. but in these areas, they're not on target. those that fall in most far behind have to do with the most basic and a vulnerable, the number of children that by below the age of 5 and the number of women who die in childbirth. these targets are way off. >> nikolas sarkozy of france suggested a transaction tax to raise extra funds. is that gaining any transaction? >> there is going to be a high level seminar on that here at the s
let us send a strong message of hope, of fundamental hope. let us keep our promise. >> i asked our u.n. correspondent which of the eight goals were on track. for example, cutting poverty by half by 2015. >> that is largely because of very big economic growth in china and india which has raised worldwide figures. one of the other goals on target is to increase the number of people with access to clean drinking water. that is not the case for people with access to clean sanitation....
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let us talk to our correspondent . the glass cgow it was controversial enough of the time when al-megrahi was released. this is going to add to it, isn't it? >> i think it is. but i think for the doctor and others who had questions about the lockerbie case and the conviction of of the boston al- megrahi, is they believe that mr. mcgraw he was not guilty. and i think what the doctor is trying to do and abdel basset al-megrahi as well as to highlight the answer -- the unanswered questions, to provide publicity really for their claim that there are these unanswered questions about the conviction. >> he might have brought some publicity, as you say, but the fact remains there will bid an awful lot of people who will hear about this and say, this man was released on compassionate grounds, were told he had only three months to live and here he is all these months later still rounds. >> i am sure it is absolutely right. dr. suarez said he was surprised at the condition of al-megrahi. that he was in bed in the hospital but he
let us talk to our correspondent . the glass cgow it was controversial enough of the time when al-megrahi was released. this is going to add to it, isn't it? >> i think it is. but i think for the doctor and others who had questions about the lockerbie case and the conviction of of the boston al- megrahi, is they believe that mr. mcgraw he was not guilty. and i think what the doctor is trying to do and abdel basset al-megrahi as well as to highlight the answer -- the unanswered questions,...
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they would use chemical or nuclear weapons if they could. the chinese government ordered food producers to start growing more comfortable -- growing more vegetables. in mozambique, seven people died this week in protests about the 30% rise of the cost of bread. the un called for a special meeting to discuss the implications of a price spike. >> more wild fires fanned by strong winds and more houses destroyed and more loss of life after 50 people were killed in july and august. underlying it all is a prolonged drought. they destroyed 20% of russia's wheat crop. the government extended its ban on wheat exports to compensate. thousands of kilometers away in mozambique's plight is starting to return to normal. the trigger was a sharp rise in the cost of bread. the government insisted it had no choice but to raise prices. seven people were killed. nearly 300 were injured. this has left extensive damage. what is happening to food prices? is there a risk of a repeat of the food crisis of 2008? the world saul price climbed -- saw prices climbing. wh
they would use chemical or nuclear weapons if they could. the chinese government ordered food producers to start growing more comfortable -- growing more vegetables. in mozambique, seven people died this week in protests about the 30% rise of the cost of bread. the un called for a special meeting to discuss the implications of a price spike. >> more wild fires fanned by strong winds and more houses destroyed and more loss of life after 50 people were killed in july and august. underlying...
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. >> thank you for joining us on the eve of these parliamentary elections. afghan people want democracy. the taliban say it is a puppet democracy. we'll see how it turned out tomorrow. >> thank you very much. of course, you confined out more by going to website at bbc.com /news. you'll find all the latest updates on the massive security operation in place in afghanistan. you can also follow her on twitter. let's take a look at some of the other stories making headlines of around the world today. britta stop terrorist police have joined the investigation into the murder of an exiled pakistani politician killed outside his house in london. imran farooq was one of the leaders of the mqm party that has its power base near karachi. it sparked protests across the city. >> this is the scene of the crime, a normally quiet street in north london where yesterday evening imran farooq was stabbed several times and left with head wounds. paramedics tried to save him but he was pronounced dead about an hour after the attack. no arrests have been made so far but party offi
. >> thank you for joining us on the eve of these parliamentary elections. afghan people want democracy. the taliban say it is a puppet democracy. we'll see how it turned out tomorrow. >> thank you very much. of course, you confined out more by going to website at bbc.com /news. you'll find all the latest updates on the massive security operation in place in afghanistan. you can also follow her on twitter. let's take a look at some of the other stories making headlines of around the...
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crop specialists tell us that the yield swings are here to stay. the good news is the global harvest has been pretty good this year, despite the shortfall in russian wheat. in fact, it is about the third best year on record. united nations food organization does not see a crisis like it sought three years ago. but it does once you reduce turbulence in the global food commodity market. this man told me why the russian problem cast a low shot up. >> they have planted a lot less than they should have done. these are short-term factors, which will cause a spike in prices for 12 months or maybe longer. but we can confidently expect, i would say, prices will come down again when we get a pattern of high yield and less climate shocks in the future. >> so, the intergovernmental committee in rome may call for greater transparency in serial transactions. -- cereal transactions. others feel such moves are misguided. >> we saw the same thing happening in oil not long ago. it was the same exact thing. and union, speculators got burned. you can speculate, but yo
crop specialists tell us that the yield swings are here to stay. the good news is the global harvest has been pretty good this year, despite the shortfall in russian wheat. in fact, it is about the third best year on record. united nations food organization does not see a crisis like it sought three years ago. but it does once you reduce turbulence in the global food commodity market. this man told me why the russian problem cast a low shot up. >> they have planted a lot less than they...
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used to attack the u.k. mainland. now history could repeat itself. >> they have been using this in game plans as a provisional i.r.a. there's nothing gnaw. they can't think any new ideas. so anything that was done in the past, you could be sure that they'll try and duplicate that. >> but the threat isn't the same. they don't have the same amount of weapons or explosives as the i.r.a. used to have. >> the threat from the republicans is a serious one but nothing like the ones in the past. it's something that provides the possibility of occasional lethal attack, rather than sustained campaign on the mainland, but it's something which people in the government and in the security circles clearly take very seriously on the basis of evidence, rather than just imagination. >> dissident republicans don't have any political support here. 99% of people in northern ireland are against them. but there's no sign of the violence ending, and the fear is it could get worse. bbc news, belfast. >> delegates at the special united nations
used to attack the u.k. mainland. now history could repeat itself. >> they have been using this in game plans as a provisional i.r.a. there's nothing gnaw. they can't think any new ideas. so anything that was done in the past, you could be sure that they'll try and duplicate that. >> but the threat isn't the same. they don't have the same amount of weapons or explosives as the i.r.a. used to have. >> the threat from the republicans is a serious one but nothing like the ones in...
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do stay with us, if you can, on "bbc world news." . still to come -- fresh hope for the chilean miners. how are the men coping belowground? first though, for days, there have been doubts about delhi's readiness for the commonwealth games. now the athletes are going in. for six days, officials have been pulling out all the stops. >> members of the nigerian team were arriving in the airport'. the anglin contingent started moving into the games village -- the england that contingent started moving into the games region. there is still a lot of work being done. frantic construction is carrying on, and the army has rebuilt the bridge that collapsed last week. they are feeling the heat, but they still found time. they are confident that eventually everything will be in top shape. >> we are cleaning up the rooms. but the public areas. -- the public areas we have also said that everyone has to work double time. >> most of the venues are being restored as the elite troops to go about securing them. india is taking a chances. >> the preparations
do stay with us, if you can, on "bbc world news." . still to come -- fresh hope for the chilean miners. how are the men coping belowground? first though, for days, there have been doubts about delhi's readiness for the commonwealth games. now the athletes are going in. for six days, officials have been pulling out all the stops. >> members of the nigerian team were arriving in the airport'. the anglin contingent started moving into the games village -- the england that...
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like many animals, the use movement as part of the courtship ritual. scientists say the same it will be true of people. they found that those who dance well are healthier. it is an age-old way to meet someone. but now is showing -- it has been shown scientifically that watching someone dance may be one of the best ways u.s. as a potential problem. it is official. menu brush up on their moves can stand out on the dance floor. bbc news. >> you want to know, done here? yes, i have seen him dance, and he is ok. more on facebook and twitter. >> hello and welcome. >> see the news unfold. get the top stories from around the globe and click to play video reports. go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of "bbc world news" online. >> funding was made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation, and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corp
like many animals, the use movement as part of the courtship ritual. scientists say the same it will be true of people. they found that those who dance well are healthier. it is an age-old way to meet someone. but now is showing -- it has been shown scientifically that watching someone dance may be one of the best ways u.s. as a potential problem. it is official. menu brush up on their moves can stand out on the dance floor. bbc news. >> you want to know, done here? yes, i have seen him...
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let the appeal process used to be used if it must be. >> thank you. you can find out more about the controversial story by going to our website, bbc.com. you'll find all the background including an article in cleaninexplaining how this camet in detail. ok, let's look at some other stories making headlines. north korea has released the first official images of the third son and likely successor. the young man with no political experience was promoted to high office this week during a rare workers party conference. here is our correspondent from the south korean capital. >> one day after its workers party conference drew to a close, north korea released the first television pictures of the rare event -- a stage-managed showcasing the best of totalitarian tradition. the leader is there, seemingly in better health, telling officials that have done enough applauding for now. but in the front row, clearly a little better fed than the vast majority of his fellow countrymen, and seated between two military officers is his third son. it is the first official g
let the appeal process used to be used if it must be. >> thank you. you can find out more about the controversial story by going to our website, bbc.com. you'll find all the background including an article in cleaninexplaining how this camet in detail. ok, let's look at some other stories making headlines. north korea has released the first official images of the third son and likely successor. the young man with no political experience was promoted to high office this week during a rare...
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it's been a terrible time for us, he says. i walk to the main road hoping for handouts of food and water but it never comes. to add to his problems, his daughter had to have an operation after getting a severe infection. his other children are all ill from drinking dirty water, but in these circumstances he and countless others like him have very few options. bbc news in southern punjab. >>. hugo chavez of venezuela has insisted that he will not accept the u.s. government's nominee for ambassador and he warned the ambassador not to travel to venezuela because he wouldn't be allowed to enter the country. correspondent will grant is in caracas and joins me now. tell us more about this standoff between chavez and the prospective ambassador. >> back a couple months, larry palmer the potential ambassador was addressing the house committee and said that there was cuban influence in the venezuelaan military and he also said there was a lack of morale in the venezuelaan ministry. that because more than enough for president chavez to t
it's been a terrible time for us, he says. i walk to the main road hoping for handouts of food and water but it never comes. to add to his problems, his daughter had to have an operation after getting a severe infection. his other children are all ill from drinking dirty water, but in these circumstances he and countless others like him have very few options. bbc news in southern punjab. >>. hugo chavez of venezuela has insisted that he will not accept the u.s. government's nominee for...
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if we are asking the government to help us. but the numbers are overwhelming. at last count, 18.6 million people have been affected and pakistan's losses could exceed 28 billion pounds. the government has promised most affected families an initial payment of 150 pounds. woman backgive this her home. -- of this girl back home. the 13-year-old wants to be a doctor. these children and their families will be homeless again as school starts. >> the lebanese prime inner circle -- prime minister has saad hariri said he made a mistake in accusing syria of assassinating his father. mr. hariri has described his words as a political accusation made prematurely. he said lebanon and his -- and syria have historic relations and investigations into his father's killing have been misled by false testimony. rescue teams in guatemala removed -- resume their search for survivors after heavy mud slides and rain. authorities say at least 40 people have died. hundreds have been released -- remove from their homes and thousands more have been displaced by flooding and mudslides. more
if we are asking the government to help us. but the numbers are overwhelming. at last count, 18.6 million people have been affected and pakistan's losses could exceed 28 billion pounds. the government has promised most affected families an initial payment of 150 pounds. woman backgive this her home. -- of this girl back home. the 13-year-old wants to be a doctor. these children and their families will be homeless again as school starts. >> the lebanese prime inner circle -- prime minister...
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tell us more about what has happened today. >> a u.s. federal court judge agreed with a gay rights group that the policy had a direct effect on the armed service and that it violates the u.s. constitutional right of gay members of the military to freedom of speech. she granted an injunction halting the policy. beent-tell has in effect since 1993. the policy prevents the military from asking about members' sexuality. >> i understand that u.s. military personnel can have the privacy of their own homes as a factor, even if it is off base. >> this is a policy that has to do with them serving amongst their fellow members in the armed forces. it has been in place for nearly 20 years now. it was a controversial measure when it came in under president clinton. recently, some senior military figures have called for it to be repealed. times have changed. something they're considering very much is that u.s. forces are stretched overseas. president obama actually agrees. congress is considering repealing the policy. they have ordered a survey done b
tell us more about what has happened today. >> a u.s. federal court judge agreed with a gay rights group that the policy had a direct effect on the armed service and that it violates the u.s. constitutional right of gay members of the military to freedom of speech. she granted an injunction halting the policy. beent-tell has in effect since 1993. the policy prevents the military from asking about members' sexuality. >> i understand that u.s. military personnel can have the privacy...
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to help us recover from all kinds of conditions. but at this hospital, not everyone was convinced that surfing was a good use of taxpayer money. >> i could certainly see lots of better ways to spend that money on. >> i'm feeling a bit depressed myself, actually. can i put my name on the list? >> if this scheme works, expect more fresh air therapy across britain, not just in coastal areas, but cycling and rock climbing may also be prescribed. >> letting loose and maybe getting healthy. you can find more on that and all the international news online ad bbc.com/news. you can get in touch with me and most of the team on twitter. we're on facebook as well, of course. thanks for being with us. >> funding was made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation, and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> i'
to help us recover from all kinds of conditions. but at this hospital, not everyone was convinced that surfing was a good use of taxpayer money. >> i could certainly see lots of better ways to spend that money on. >> i'm feeling a bit depressed myself, actually. can i put my name on the list? >> if this scheme works, expect more fresh air therapy across britain, not just in coastal areas, but cycling and rock climbing may also be prescribed. >> letting loose and maybe...
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bbc news, mozambique. >> stay with us. when life becomes art, the reality of the baghdad bombing brought to a u.k. gallery. why fuller-sized models will be parading the catwalks during fashion week. first, the u.n.'s new aid coordinator will spend her first day on the job touring pakistan. she went there before setting foot in her office in new york. latest figures suggest 8 million people are in need of emergency aid. 1.8 million homes have been damaged or destroyed. mark doyle reports. >> baptism of fire. her first day as the united nations' top aide official. 20 million people are affected by the floods. 8 million are in immediate need of food, shelter, or medical care. people have taken refuge on riverbanks trying to regain some sort of normality. valerie want to see for herself what the real needs of these people are. for many, the struggle is too hard. mosquitoes are breeding in floodwaters, spreading fever and disease. politics is never far away. some people say their farms have been sacrificed to save well- connect
bbc news, mozambique. >> stay with us. when life becomes art, the reality of the baghdad bombing brought to a u.k. gallery. why fuller-sized models will be parading the catwalks during fashion week. first, the u.n.'s new aid coordinator will spend her first day on the job touring pakistan. she went there before setting foot in her office in new york. latest figures suggest 8 million people are in need of emergency aid. 1.8 million homes have been damaged or destroyed. mark doyle reports....
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none of us came up. we all went to sarasota. >> it may seem comical, but it is the third time it has happened. >> when women -- we can be found, we are busy. new customers can not find us. you have a lot of -- a loss of revenue and tax dollars. this town cannot afford this. >> nobody says, oh, i found you on the internet. they say i googled you. google is now a word. >> the city with its 90,000 residents and huge outdoor shopping mall is now painfully back on the map would you will's -- thankfully back on the map with google's apology. it is a demonstration of how important our online lives have become and it teaches us about our dependency on internet search engines for everything. these are free services that were not around years ago. when they go wrong and an entire city is removed from the map, the consequences are very real. there are some old-fashioned ways of finding local businesses or even cities. and the gallagher, definitely in sunrise, fla.. >> kim jong-il has promoted one of his sons before
none of us came up. we all went to sarasota. >> it may seem comical, but it is the third time it has happened. >> when women -- we can be found, we are busy. new customers can not find us. you have a lot of -- a loss of revenue and tax dollars. this town cannot afford this. >> nobody says, oh, i found you on the internet. they say i googled you. google is now a word. >> the city with its 90,000 residents and huge outdoor shopping mall is now painfully back on the map...